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Two held after acid attack on woman in Chhattisgarh
Police in Balod have arrested a man and his accomplice following an acid attack on a 22-year-old woman. The assault occurred as the victim returned from a library, with investigators alleging the primary accused had been stalking her after she rejected his romantic advances.
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Authorities in Chhattisgarh's Balod district have apprehended two individuals in connection with an acid attack that left a 22-year-old woman injured. The incident took place when the victim was making her way back from a local library, police said on Monday.
Investigators have determined that one of the accused had been following the woman for some time prior to the attack. According to police statements, the primary suspect had proposed to the victim, who subsequently rejected his advances. The alleged rejection prompted him to plan the assault.
The second suspect was arrested on charges of abetment and complicity in the crime. Police are conducting further investigations to establish the full details of the incident and gather additional evidence. The victim has been receiving medical treatment for injuries sustained in the attack.
Acid attack cases continue to draw heightened scrutiny from law enforcement agencies across India, with authorities prioritizing swift investigation and prosecution of such crimes. The Balod police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and are expected to present the accused before a magistrate shortly.